Collocation Mini-Lessons

Reaching Conclusions

Lesson 11  ·  General Communication

B1 – B2

Register Key

General Casual News Professional Workplace
4 phrases  ·  5 example sentences each  ·  See how each phrase is used across different real-world contexts.

1 come to a conclusion
Example Sentences ▾
  • ◆After weeks of research, she finally came to a conclusion.General
  • ◆So have you come to a conclusion yet, or are you still thinking?Casual
  • ◆The inquiry came to the conclusion that safety protocols had been ignored.News
  • ◆After reviewing all the data, the team came to a clear conclusion.Professional
  • ◆The inspection team came to the conclusion that the equipment needed replacing.Workplace
2 reach a conclusion
Example Sentences ▾
  • ◆It's hard to reach a conclusion when the evidence keeps changing.General
  • ◆We've been going in circles — can we just reach a conclusion?Casual
  • ◆The coroner reached a conclusion after a thorough examination of the evidence.News
  • ◆The working group reached a conclusion after three rounds of consultation.Professional
  • ◆The shift review reached a conclusion that better signage was needed on the floor.Workplace
3 make a judgement
Example Sentences ▾
  • ◆Try not to make a judgement before you've heard the full story.General
  • ◆I'm not making a judgement — I'm just saying what I observed.Casual
  • ◆The panel was asked to make a judgement on whether the broadcast violated guidelines.News
  • ◆Managers are often required to make quick judgements under pressure.Professional
  • ◆Quality control staff must make accurate judgements about product standards daily.Workplace
4 form an opinion
Example Sentences ▾
  • ◆Travel helps you form opinions about the world that you couldn't get from books alone.General
  • ◆I haven't formed an opinion yet — I need more time with it.Casual
  • ◆Voters are forming their opinions based largely on social media coverage.News
  • ◆It's important to form an opinion based on evidence, not assumptions.Professional
  • ◆New employees should observe for a few weeks before forming strong opinions about processes.Workplace
★ Bonus

draw a conclusion